The bill amends section 11-28.3-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the organization and compensation of rural ambulance boards. It establishes that the board of directors must consist of a minimum of five and a maximum of ten residents from the district, with all directors and officers elected for two-year terms. Notably, the vice president will serve a one-year term during the first election, and half of the directors elected at that time will also serve one-year terms. The bill allows districts to specify the number of directors in their bylaws, ensuring equal representation from each township or group of townships, and permits a combination of regional and at-large directors.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for board member compensation, allowing board members to receive payment at a rate set by the board of directors, which replaces the previous requirement that all officers and directors serve without pay, except for the secretary-treasurer. It also mandates that if a vacancy occurs on the board due to resignation, a special meeting must be held within sixty days to elect a replacement. Furthermore, it stipulates that no more than two elected board members can be affiliated with the licensed ambulance service serving the district, and those members must qualify as volunteers.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-28.3-06
Enrollment: 11-28.3-06